Sunbird Resources Limited
About Us
Sunbird Resources Limited, a sister company of YBIH Cement Uganda Limited (Yaobai Cement), is a leading mining company responsible for the development, management, and operation of a strategic limestone mining project in Moroto District, Uganda.
The Company plays a critical role in supporting the raw material supply chain for YBIH Cement Uganda Limited and contributes significantly to the country’s industrial and infrastructure development.
As part of our continued growth, operational expansion, and commitment to excellence, safety, innovation, and sustainable mining practices, we are seeking highly qualified, experienced, and results-driven professional to join our team in the position below.
We offer a challenging and rewarding work environment, opportunities for career advancement, and the chance to contribute to a world-class mining operation that is shaping the future of Uganda’s construction and manufacturing sectors.
DEPUTY HEAD OF MINING
Duty Station: Moroto Limestone Mine, Uganda
Reports To: Head of Mining
Job Purpose
The Deputy Head of Mining is responsible for supporting the Head of Mining in planning, coordinating, and supervising all mining operations to ensure the safe, efficient, and cost-effective extraction of limestone and other raw materials required for clinker production.
The role provides technical and operational leadership in mine planning, drilling, blasting, excavation, hauling, equipment utilization, safety management, environmental compliance, and workforce supervision to achieve production targets while maintaining the highest standards of safety and operational excellence
Key Duties and Responsibilities
Mining Operations Management
- Assist the Head of Mining in managing daily mining operations and ensuring the achievement of production targets.
- Supervise drilling, blasting, loading, hauling, crushing, and stockpile management activities.
- Monitor mining productivity and implement measures to improve operational efficiency.
- Ensure optimal utilization of mining equipment, personnel, and resources.
Coordinate mining activities to ensure uninterrupted supply of limestone to the clinker plant.
Mine Planning and Technical Support
- Participate in the preparation and implementation of short-term, medium-term, and long-term mine plans.
- Monitor mine development activities and ensure adherence to approved mining plans.
- Analyze production data and recommend improvements to maximize productivity and resource recovery.
- Work closely with geologists, surveyors, and production teams to optimize mine operations.
- Ensure compliance with approved pit designs and mining boundaries.
Equipment and Resource Management
- Monitor equipment performance, availability, and utilization.
- Coordinate preventive and corrective maintenance activities with the maintenance department.
- Ensure efficient use of fuel, explosives, spare parts, and other operational resources.
- Identify opportunities to reduce operational costs while maintaining productivity.
Safety, Health, and Environmental Management
- Promote and enforce a strong safety culture across all mining operations.
- Ensure compliance with Occupational Safety and Health regulations, mining laws, and company safety procedures.
- Conduct workplace inspections, risk assessments, and accident investigations.
- Support environmental management initiatives, rehabilitation activities, and regulatory compliance.
- Ensure safe blasting, excavation, and haulage practices.
Leadership and People Management
- Supervise mining supervisors, operators, technicians, and contractors.
- Provide coaching, mentorship, and performance management support to team members.
- Ensure proper workforce planning, training, and development.
- Foster teamwork, discipline, accountability, and continuous improvement within the mining department.
Reporting and Stakeholder Coordination
- Prepare daily, weekly, monthly, and annual mining performance reports.
- Monitor key performance indicators (KPls) and provide recommendations for improvement.
- Coordinate with production, maintenance, geology, surveying, safety, and logistics departments.
- Act on behalf of the Head of Mining during his/her absence as delegated.
Qualifications and Experience
- Bachelor’s Degree in Mining Engineering, Mineral Processing Engineering, Geological Engineering, or a related discipline.
- A Postgraduate Qualification in Mining Management, Project Management, or Business Administration will be an added advantage.
- Minimum of five (5) years’ relevant experience in open-pit mining operations, with at least three (3) years in a supervisory or management position.
- Experience in limestone mining, quarry operations, cement manufacturing, or large-scale mining operations is highly desirable.
Strong knowledge of mine planning, drilling and blasting, production management, and mining equipment operations. - Familiarity with mining software, production reporting systems, and operational planning tools.
- Knowledge of Uganda’s mining regulations, occupational safety standards, and environmental requirements.
Key Competencies
- Strong leadership and team management skills.
- Excellent planning, organizational, and decision-making abilities.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Sound knowledge of mining operations and production optimization.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a remote and demanding mining environment.
- High level of integrity, professionalism, and accountability.
How to Apply
Interested candidates who meet the above requirements should submit an Application Letter, a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV), and copies of all relevant academic and professional certificates as a single PDF document to ybihug-hr@yaobaiintl.com no later than 30th July 2026.
The PDF document should be named using the candidate’s full name (e.g., CV- John Doe.pdf). Upon successful submission of your application, you will receive a link to an online application form, which must be completed as part of the recruitment process.
The subject of your email should be “Position you are applying for.” The application should be addressed to CHRO, YBIH Cement Limited. NB: Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Please note that we will review applications on a rolling basis and we might close the vacancy ahead of schedule when suitable candidates have been found.
